The Columnist to potentially be extended again (past July 1st)

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 5/20/12 at 6:04pm

Saw the show today, congratulated one of the actors at the stage door on their extension and he said "Thanks, we actually might be getting another one" and then said "Whoops, I might have just ruined the surprise". So there you go.

[jv92]

Posted: 5/20/12 at 6:07pm

Hmm? I haven't seen this, but after reading the paperback of the play, I really have no interest. The subject seemed fascinating, but the actual writing left me cold. Should I?

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/20/12 at 6:24pm

It's not a great play. Lithgow is giving a pretty good performance, as are Gaines and Colin, but I found it a chore to sit through. I suppose MTC doesn't have anything else lined up until the fall, though, which leaves it open to extend again.

[goldenboy]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 9:55am

This is a very good play. I was ambivilent about going but I found the story and the play engrossing. Absolutely go. Its interesting and intelligent.

The subject: a closeted Columnist effecting the Viet Nam War, influincing Presidents to do the wrong thing, and for keeping staunch conservatives in power. Brilliant and unexpected on many levels.

I think this play should have been nominated for a Tony for Best Play.

the two plays that I found to be a collossal bore were Venus in Fur and Peter and the Starcatcher. This play should have taken the place of either of the above.

Highly recommend this play.

[goldenboy]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 9:57am

Note. My friend and I both thought to really appreciate this play,
one needs to be a least 40 and remember the Viet Nam War and the Kennedy
Assasination.

[Rossann]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 10:17am

This is the very reason people should be going to this play. It's called history. The man should not be forgotten! He had such a powerful influence on so many during this time period.
I saw it last week - it's not an easy one to sit through - Lithgow's performance is exhilarating and exhausting. The entire cast should be commended!

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 10:19am

History does not, in and of itself, always make for good art. Maybe Auburn should have written a biography of Alsop instead.

[goldenboy]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 7:47pm

It is a biography of Alsop with historical significance.
I was 7 at time of the Kennedy Assasination and I found this play
very compelling. I was not bored for a second. And as I said, it deserved a Tony Nom
more than some of the others that were nominated.

It will appeal to people who remember the Kennedy Assasination and the Viet Nam Era.
It will also appeal to people who are interested in gay history and 1950's and 1960's
American History.